salary$170,230 a year$82 an hour · median pay in the Birmingham, AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$272,900per year
Jobs in the area2,800people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Birmingham?
Cheap. Rent of $1,291 a month takes 9.1% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Birmingham, AL?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Birmingham, AL area is $170,230 a year ($82 an hour). Most earn between $65,650 and $272,900.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Birmingham?
Typical rent of $1,291 a month takes 9.1% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Birmingham, AL metro area.